Synopsis
On an intimate journey, Lara meets up with her sister Marie, a young woman with Down’s syndrome who is slowly regaining her ability to speak after 3 years of silence. As she revisits her memories, Lara transforms their journey into a quest to redefine their bond and come to terms with the past.
Director's Biography
Robin Dehenain is a young Belgian director who graduated from the IAD in 2024. During his bachelor’s degree, he mainly explores the theme of mental health and the journey of queer people. He is also already interested in the issue of mental disability, tackling a young woman’s desire for autonomy. In 2023, he co-directed a short fiction film entitled “Katya” at a workshop run by Benoît Mariage. The film explores the ambiguous relationship between a patient and her psychologist during a therapeutic outing. “Digging the Sea”, made in 2024, is his graduation documentary short film.
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